Intelligence on Meridian Solutions' current operational base arrived within thirty-six hours, satellite imagery revealing a compound situated in a contested border region, deliberately positioned in territory with minimal international oversight.
"This complicates tactical response considerably," Agent Reyes said, studying the location during their emergency strategy session. "We're looking at a genuinely lawless region, meaning traditional diplomatic authorization pathways essentially don't apply."
"Meaning what specifically for our operational planning?" Elena asked.
"Meaning commission leadership will need to authorize something closer to direct military-style intervention rather than standard law enforcement action," Agent Reyes explained. "That requires considerably higher-level au
